Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford

Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford The Pavillion, Burnell Gate, Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 6ED

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 May 2018 17 April 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 Children's behaviour is exemplary. Very well-established routines, combined with the excellent layout of equipment, helps promote even the youngest children's independence and self-esteem to the highest level.  Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the excellent balance of care and education their children receive. Staff regularly share high-quality information with parents so they have a secure understanding of their children's learning and development.  Story times in the nursery are delightful. Staff captivate children with their animated delivery. For example, they change their voices for the characters, use available props and encourage the children to join in with familiar refrains.  The recruitment and induction of staff, including trainees, are extremely safe and effective. Managers closely supervise the progress of new staff to check that they understand and meet the high standard required. Managers actively encourage staff to

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This provision is outstanding

be self-motivated professionals who continue to learn.  Managers are unfailingly reflective in their examining of practice and their analysis of children's outcomes. A practical and manageable development plan underpins rigorous performance management for every member of the team.  Every aspect of the nursery is highly organised and evaluated in meticulous detail so that children receive the best possible care and make high rates of progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend excellent outcomes for literacy even further for children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the nursery management team.  The inspector held a meeting with the nursery management team. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery.  The inspector spoke to some parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. All staff understand and implement meticulous and robust procedures for safeguarding children's welfare. The management team coordinates a highly structured and successful system to monitor staff practice. Staff are extremely well supported to shape their own professional development. For example, highly qualified staff are encouraged to continue their learning and development. They undertake research projects in the nursery and provide feedback to the management team on any improvements they feel they could make. For example, staff suggested changing the layout of all rooms and adapting the planning to allow more opportunities for children to choose their own activities. This has resulted in significant progress in the boys' development in literacy. Staff have identified that there is potential to build even further on the excellent outcomes in literacy for children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Staff skilfully adapt the learning environment to reflect the children's current learning needs and interests to ensure they make rapid progress. Children demonstrate a strong desire to explore and participate in the exciting and interesting activities, indoors and outside. Staff inspire children's interests as they excitedly discuss the different insects they find in the garden area. Children are encouraged to investigate as they use a variety of media to identify the insect and its name. Staff place a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language skills. They skilfully tailor their approach for individuals and groups of children. Staff animatedly talk to babies during activities and everyday routines. They use techniques such as repeating single words and phrases, expertly increasing and extending children's language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children understand how to keep themselves safe. They carry out their own risk assessments. This helps to promote their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. For example, when cutting vegetables and fruit children are able to identify hazards, such as the food slipping on the surface. They further assess if they will need help, confidently enlisting the help of adults and friends when needed. Children are provided with a range of freshly prepared nutritious meals. Staff involve children in routines, such as the preparation of snacks and serving of their own meal. They encourage children to develop good hygiene routines and promote regular fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make superb progress in all aspects of their learning. The additional early years pupil premium funding is used expertly to significantly enhance children's learning. Children help to care for the nursery rabbits, showing concern for living things. This supports children's personal and emotional development. Children are extremely capable leaders of their own learning and proudly take responsibility for small tasks they undertake. They are very well prepared for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346906 Local authority Essex Inspection number 1092958 Type of provision Full-time provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 69 Name of registered person Scallywags Nursery - Chelmsford Partnership

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Date of previous inspection 17 April 2015 Telephone number 01245 468857

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Scallywags Nursery Chelmsford registered in 2007. The nursery employs 14 members of childcare staff. Of these, all hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above, including two with a degree-level qualification. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6.30pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three- and four-year-old children.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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